Contractor Management Software for Restaurants
Manage door staff, agency caterers, contract cleaners, and event workers with portable credentials that follow them between venues. Define credential requirements per role, track SIA licences and DBS checks, and auto-deactivate access when events end. Built specifically for UK restaurants.
Understanding restaurant compliance
From fine dining to casual eateries, restaurants face complex compliance requirements including HACCP, allergen management, and EHO inspections.
Managing allergens across diverse menus
High staff turnover requiring constant training
Maintaining 5-star hygiene ratings under pressure
Coordinating compliance across multiple shifts
Why this matters
Contractor Management challenges for restaurants
With only 72% of UK restaurants fully compliant, contractor management challenges are widespread. Here's what we hear from operators.
Door staff with expired SIA licences - particularly when your restaurant rotates specials and seasonal dishes
Agency caterers without verified food hygiene training between courses during peak restaurant service
No audit trail when licensing officers visit - a persistent challenge with the turnover rates typical in restaurant kitchens
Re-collecting documents from regulars every time across day, evening, and weekend restaurant shifts
Contractor Management Software built for restaurants
Paddl's Contractor Management features help restaurants stay compliant and save time.
Door Staff SIA Tracking for Restaurants
Track SIA licence numbers, types (Door Supervisor, Security Guard, Close Protection), and expiry dates for every door supervisor working at your venue. For restaurant kitchens handling diverse menus and high covers, this adapts to your specific service style - from fine dining plating to casual counter service.
Agency Catering Credentials for Restaurants
Verify food hygiene certificates, allergen awareness training, and right to work documents for agency kitchen staff before they start a shift. Your restaurant team can complete checks between courses without breaking the flow of service, even during a packed Saturday evening.
Event-Based Staffing for Restaurants
Create events with dates and roles, assign contractors, track check-ins, and automatically revoke access when the event ends. Whether your restaurant runs daily specials, tasting menus, or a fixed carte, the system adjusts to your actual operations.
Credential Expiry Alerts for Restaurants
Automatic warnings at 30, 14, and 7 days before SIA licences, DBS checks, or insurance policies expire for any contractor working at your venue. From the morning prep session through lunch covers, evening service, and close-down, your restaurant stays compliant at every stage.
Why restaurants choose Paddl for contractor management
Common questions about Contractor Management for restaurants
How do I verify door restaurant staff SIA licences?
When you create a "Door Staff" contractor group, SIA licence number, type, expiry date, and photo are set as required credentials. Contractors submit these through the app, and your managers review and approve them before the contractor can work. This is particularly important for restaurants where menu changes and seasonal rotations happen frequently.
What happens when a contractor works at multiple venues for restaurants?
Contractors create one profile with their credentials. When invited to a new venue, their existing credentials are automatically available for review. The new venue just approves them, no re-uploading needed. Restaurant teams find this especially useful during busy Friday and Saturday service periods.
Is there a cost per contractor for restaurants?
No. Contractors are completely free and do not count toward your subscription user limit. You can invite as many contractors as you need. For restaurants, this means your documentation always reflects your current menu and kitchen setup.
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